Report: Giants trying to trade up in draft for 1 QB

Dec 12, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; A detailed view of a New York Giants helmet at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Giants are reportedly trying to find a way to land one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL Draft.

According to Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report, the Giants want to draft Drake Maye. The Giants, who have the No. 6 pick have been exploring potential deals to acquire the No. 3 overall pick from the New England Patriots, but a trade is viewed as a “long shot.”

The #Giants have been trying to trade up to No. 3 with the #Patriots, with the belief being they want UNC QB Drake Maye, according to multiple league sources.

The prevailing belief is it’s a long shot to happen — but New England is listening to all calls. pic.twitter.com/gezy1er4W6

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) April 25, 2024

The Patriots have made it known that they are willing to trade back from No. 3. They also badly need a quarterback and are said to be high on Maye. Though, there is one scenario that was laid out this week where New England could make two trades during the first round on Thursday night and come away with a top quarterback plus additional draft capital.

This is not the first report we have heard about the Giants wanting Maye. The issue is that they have the No. 6 overall pick, and Maye is not expected to fall that far barring something unforeseen.

It is hardly a surprise that the Giants want a quarterback. They still owe Daniel Jones $35.5 million in guaranteed money for next season, but there have been several signs that New York is not committed to the former Duke star. Even Giants owner John Mara said he would support his decision-makers taking a quarterback at No. 6 or moving up even higher.